The
Fender American Standard Telecaster Electric
Guitar is a pro player's axe that delivers authentic Tele vibe.
American Series pickups and deluxe hardware with original '52 ash
or alder body dimensions deliver more resonance and tone. The maple
neck has a modern C shape with rolled edges and highly finished
frets for easier playability. The detailed nut eliminates rattles
and improves tuning stability. Custom staggered tuning machines
eliminate the need for one of the string trees. Staggered pole
pieces in the pickups provide balanced output across all strings
and especially improves tone for the G-string.
The return of the American Standard Series Telecaster continues
Fender's tradition of commitment to the people who play Fender
instruments out there in the real world. Today's American Standard
Telecaster guitars are worthy heirs of their revered
ancestors—mindful of player needs and taking full advantage of
modern advances, yet remaining completely true to the elements and
spirit that made these instruments legendary in the first place.
Improvements include redesigned bridges, neck and body finishes,
and a Fender-exclusive high-tech molded case. Still there are the
beloved hand-rolled fingerboard edges, Alnico V pickups, and
staggered tuning machines for tone and stability guaranteed to last
a lifetime (with its limited lifetime warranty)! So make history
with the redesigned American Standard!
American Standard Tele® Bridge Gives sought-after
tone with modern improvements (6-saddle adjustability, no ashtray
edges). Redesigned plate features a classic styled Fender stamp on
chrome-plated brass. Brass and steel are the secrets to the Tele
sound!
Bridge Component Specifics:
American Standard saddles - The original vintage-style Fender bent
steel adjustable saddle is one of the components that give vintage
Fenders their tonal 'mojo'. Fender conducted tone comparison tests,
and fell in love with them all over again. They have a wider tonal
range and more character many other saddles. Then Fender improved
them; narrowing the spacing to afford more room (and complement the
bigger frets and rolled edges), and also elongated the string slot
to reduce friction and string breakage, while improving the string
break angle over the primary contact point.
Bridge plate
The combination of steel saddles with a brass plate harks back to
the magic combination of the most sought-after vintage Tele guitars
(which had steel plate/brass saddles). The plate also features two
extra mounting screws to improve resonance and body contact (as
well as eliminating 'squeals'), and a stylized Fender logo to class
up the instrument and nod to the design of '60s era Fenders (like
Jaguar and Mustang bridges).
Neck Gloss and Tint
Seemingly a small or less important feature, this is a major
feature. The old necks were satin all over primarily for the feel
of the back of the neck. On these American Standards Fender kept
the satin neck back, but still gave the rich tint and luster of a
gloss finish to the fretboard. When looking at the old and new side
by side in comparison, there is no arguing that these necks look
classier and more detailed and 'finished'.
Thinner Body Undercoat
An undercoat serves to give the paint a smooth surface to adhere to
so you have a nice looking finish. The thicker the undercoat, the
more glass-like the finish, but the more constricted the guitar's
body wood, which could affect tone. Fender switched to an undercoat
that is thinner, and that allows the body to flex and resonate
more, while retaining the cosmetic advantages of an undercoat.
Fender SKB Case
The case is a true advancement in guitar presentation and
protection. It is stackable, it balances perfectly, it is
TSA-lock-equipped, and has glass reinforced nylon trigger latches
and a killer form-fitted plush interior.
Fender
American Standard Telecaster Electric Guitar Features:
- Alnico V pickups
- Deluxe hardware
- Available
in:
- Solid
alder body (black, 3-color sunburst $100 extra, candy cola, and
blizzard pearl)
or Ash body add $200 (2-color sunburst, natural, crimson red
transparent)
- Modern C-shaped maple neck
with rich, deep neck tint, glossed neck fretboard with satin back
and rolled edges
- Delta-tone™ no-load
circuit
- Highly finished
frets
- Detailed nut
work
- Bent steel Fender
saddles
- American Standard Tele®
Bridge Plate (steel saddles and brass plate) for improved
resonance
- Thinner undercoat for
improved body resonance
- Rosewood or maple
fretboard
- Staggered machine
heads
Fender American Standard Telecaster
Electric Guitar Includes:
- Fender/SKB case, cable,
strap, polishing cloth
| Product Code |
Description |
Attributes |
Price |
|
| American Standard Telecaster |
USA tele with case |
|
$1,449.00
|
|
|
